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The Ethical Slut

A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, & Other Adventures

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The Ethical Slut

By: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
Narrated by: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
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For anyone who has ever dreamed of love, sex, and companionship beyond the limits of traditional monogamy, this groundbreaking guide navigates the infinite possibilities that open relationships can offer. Experienced ethical sluts Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy dispel myths and cover all the skills necessary to maintain a successful and responsible polyamorous lifestyle - from self-reflection and honest communication to practicing safe sex and raising a family. Individuals and their partners will learn how to discuss and honor boundaries, resolve conflicts, and define relationships on their own terms.

©1994 Celestial Arts (P)2012 Dossie Easton & Janet W. Hardy Ethics & Morality Love, Dating & Attraction Philosophy Relationships Thought-Provoking

Critic Reviews

"I couldn't stop reading it, and I for one identify as an ethical slut. This is a book for anyone interested in creating more pleasure in their lives...a complete guide to improving any style of relating, from going steady to having an extended family of sexual friends." (Betty Dodson, PhD, author of Sex for One)
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I have waited so long to find these beautiful women and their knowledge. I embrace their values as my own

inspirational and enlightening, thankyou

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This book began improving my life before I had even finished reading it. I'd recommend it to anyone- poly, mono or in between. Amazing lessons on communication and practical exercises you can do around jealousy were standouts.

Life-changing

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This book challenged my thinking and feelings which I loved. Good advice for any relationship styles on communication. I have plenty to think about and become aware of my biases.

Thought provoking

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Absolutely amazing. Must read or listen for everyone who would like to find out more about all sorts of different relationship styles!

Wowwww

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This book is a great place to start. It also opened my mind about other important matters within the LGBTQA+ world 🙂

life changing

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Loved it, completely amazing information on dealing with jealousy and opening up communications that can be used in any and all circumstances.

Great for any relationship

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Whether you are new to non monogamy or are just looking to expand your thinking around Sex and relationships this is THE book to get you started

THE BIBLE for opening up relationships (and minds)

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eye opening in the most vivid way. I've already purchased the third edition online to annotate with my partner

One glass shattering moment per page

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excellent material! a good book for ANYONE who is poly, thinking about becoming poly, know anyone that is poly and anyone who is exploring the options outside binary relationships. the narrator's were very easy to listen too. I can recommend this book to anyone.

10/10 would listen again

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This is a joy of a journey and it's just the beginning of the story for me. Ty Janet and Dossie 😘

A must read for Everyone :D

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